The longing for social justice ignites a palpable rage in Richard Wright’s classic novel, Native Son. Set in 1930s Chicago, where opportunities for African-American men like Bigger Thomas are elusive, writer Nambi E. Kelley’s gripping adaptation focuses on the inner workings of the protagonist’s mind as events violently and irrevocably seal his fate.
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Due to insistent public demand after a recent successful concert, THE LETTERMEN – one of the finest pop vocal harmony groups of all time – are back for a follow-up show that is sure to delight fans and music lovers even more. The group has released 68 albums and has 16 Top 10 singles on the Adult Contemporary chart, among them, ‘Theme From A Summer Place,’ ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone,’ and ‘Put Your Head On My Shoulder.’ The Lettermen are recipients of 11 gold records and five Grammy nominations and were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in... |
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Taste Walk Glendale, formally The Taste of Downtown Glendale, offers the best of Downtown Glendale, all at once. Guests explore the Downtown area at their own pace stopping at over 40 restaurants, wine & beer stations, music “stages,” and a VIP area. The event activates Downtown Glendale with an anticipated attendance of 1,000 people, strolling along Glendale’s 1/2 mile long Restaurant Row. Proceeds benefit Glendale Arts and the Alex Theatre. Glendale Arts will designate a portion of the proceeds to support the YWCA Glendale’s Camp Y Summer Youth Program. |
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We’re celebrating 10 years of the best shopping, dining and entertainment with live music on The Green every Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of May! |
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We’re celebrating 10 years of the best shopping, dining and entertainment with live music on The Green every Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of May! Music & Lyrics: Tony© winner Jason Robert Brown Book: Andrew Bergman Based on Bergman’s 1992 film of that name starring Nicholas Cage, James Caan and Sarah Jessica Parker, HONEYMOON IN VEGAS is a non-stop laugh riot of unusual love triangles and Elvis impersonators. Jack is devoted to Mom, and on her deathbed promises never to get married, until he meets adorable Betsy. Betsy tells Jack she can’t wait indefinitely for him to deal with his issues and convinces him to run off to Vegas for a quick wedding. Soon after arriving, Jack gets cold feet and manages to lose big... |
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La Diosa presents LOS NOCHEROS live in concert. Latin Grammy Award nominee Los Nocheros, torchbearer of the history and the future of Argentinean folklore, is a pop/folk music group from Salta, Argentina. Since establishing its foundation, the group has released 25 albums, selling over 3 million copies and more than 30 million live performance tickets. Absent from the North American scene for more than a decade, Los Nocheros returns on a national tour to celebrate 30 years of making magnificent music. |
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We’re celebrating 10 years of the best shopping, dining and entertainment with live music on The Green every Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of May! |
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We’re celebrating 10 years of the best shopping, dining and entertainment with live music on The Green every Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of May! La Diosa presents EVA AYLLÓN live in concert. With a legendary voice that embodies the spirit of a nation, Eva Ayllón is one of Peru’s most enduring stars. She’s been called the ‘Tina Turner from Peru’ and the ‘Queen of landó’ (a traditional Afro-Peruvian musical form) for her larger-than-life stage personality and fearsome dance chops. Infused with colorful sounds and flavors from the coastal plains of Lima, Ayllón’s music overflows with her country’s indigenous, African, and Spanish musical heritage in a style called música criolla, in which call-and-response, complex syncopation, and polyrhythms combine with sweet, melancholic melodies to create a... |
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We’re celebrating 10 years of the best shopping, dining and entertainment with live music on The Green every Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of May! 50 Years of LACO concludes poignantly with a conductor-less program spotlighting the Orchestra itself. It includes Vivaldi’s Concerto Grosso No. 11 in D Minor, the first work LACO ever performed, 50 years ago. ‘LACO has a rich history of presenting conductor-less programs,’ says Harrison, ‘which is a testament to the leadership displayed by our 40 virtuoso resident musicians and the depth of their artistic interaction.’ The Orchestra also performs Derrick Spiva’s From Here A Path, the second part of a trilogy for chamber orchestra inspired by LACO, Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, featuring the US orchestral debut... |
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We’re celebrating 10 years of the best shopping, dining and entertainment with live music on The Green every Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of May! The Glendale Youth Orchestra (GYO) is one of Los Angeles County’s leading youth orchestras. The GYO has played twice in recent years at the Walt Disney Concert Hall to great ovation. In 2011, the GYO auditioned and was selected as a PREMIER LA Phil Youth Orchestra. Our mission is based on the belief that our young people have a better chance of succeeding in their world if they appreciate and participate in its rich artistic and cultural traditions. GYO provides young musicians in grades 6-12 from all over L.A. County a unique opportunity to play classical music under the direction... |
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We’re celebrating 10 years of the best shopping, dining and entertainment with live music on The Green every Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of May! KWICK Productions presents an Elvis Presley Tribute show spanning the ’50s, leather, and concert years of the King of Rock and Roll’s career. Co-headliners: Jacob Roman & Ben Thompson 2013 EP Expo Grand Champion Jacob Roman, who has headlined numerous productions in Southern California, performs his ’50s tribute, ‘The King of Rock and Roll’. Straight from the UK, Ben Thompson, 2017 3rd place Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist, will pay his tribute to the King’s later years – the leather and concert era. Backing Jacob and Ben: Southern California’s own TCB Flash Band, led by Musical Director Christ Hernandez on guitar... |
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We’re celebrating 10 years of the best shopping, dining and entertainment with live music on The Green every Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of May! ‘MALKHAS’ Jazz Band, founded by Levon Malkhasyan, presents a constellation of bright Armenian jazz performers, each of them in turn the leader of different jazz ensembles. The event is full of lively musical colors as well as interesting and unexpected solutions in ethno-jazz style, all performed with an enticing display of artistic freedom and special surprises. |
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A leader in luxury consignment, here in L.A.! Luxury Garage Sale is a leader in luxury consignment and personalized shopping services headquartered in Chicago, IL and has been featured in notable media such as Vogue, Refinery29, Marie Claire and Elle. Their white glove service includes above-and-beyond offerings such as complimentary one-on-one personal styling consultations, curated selection of high-end designer pieces at up to 90% off retail prices, and authentication guarantees. The Luxury Garage Sale L.A. Pop-Up will be at Glendale Galleria through June 28th, located on the second floor in the Bloomingdale’s wing across from Godiva. Come check out an... |
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Celebrate the exciting diversity of dance. From jazz to contemporary, Hip Hop to tap, you’ll experience the sheer joy of dance entertainment. Come early to view the fabulous items of the Silent Auction! Join in a celebration of our youngest dancers. Let them dance their way into your hearts with an unforgettably adorable performance. LABA’s youngest team members also dance for your enjoyment. Come early to view the Silent Auction! |